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Most Unusual Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
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Most Unusual Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
Sold 26 April 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Most Unusual Victorian Mahogany Bookcase.

This Bookcase is of the Highest Quality and Would Suggest it was Made as a Bespoke Item.

The Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

The Lower Section Having 2 Paneled Doors with Wonderful Flame Mahogany Timbers and 1 Oak Lined Drawer.

The Upper Section Having 2 Glazed Doors Which Open to Reveal Adjustable Shelving.

The Lower and Upper Sections Feature Fluted Columns with Corinthian Capitals.

The Wonderful Cornice Having Greek Key Detail and Well Carved Supports.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 79" (201cm)

Width 40" (101cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122896
Dealers Internal Reference
PP98-9
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Description
Most Unusual Victorian Mahogany Bookcase.

This Bookcase is of the Highest Quality and Would Suggest it was Made as a Bespoke Item.

The Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

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The Lower Section Having 2 Paneled Doors with Wonderful Flame Mahogany Timbers and 1 Oak Lined Drawer.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. An upright Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with arched panels, carved corbels, and lower wooden cabinet doors.
fig 1. Most Unusual Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

The Upper Section Having 2 Glazed Doors Which Open to Reveal Adjustable Shelving.

The Lower and Upper Sections Feature Fluted Columns with Corinthian Capitals.

The Wonderful Cornice Having Greek Key Detail and Well Carved Supports.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 79" (201cm)

Width 40" (101cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1870s.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122896
Dealers Internal Ref
PP98-9
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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An upright Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with arched panels, carved corbels, and lower wooden cabinet doors.
Most Unusual Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
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An upright Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with arched panels, carved corbels, and lower wooden cabinet doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Pine
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Arched glass panels, Dentil cornice, Carved corbels
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

Victorian bookcases typically feature dark woods like mahogany or walnut, classical architectural revival motifs such as columns and cornices, and substantial proportions reflecting the craftsmanship of the 19th century.

Cabinet makers primarily utilised solid mahogany, often combined with flame mahogany veneers for door panels, alongside secondary softwoods for internal framing and hand-blown cylinder glass for the doors.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional shellac polish finishes, minor irregularities in older glass panes, and historical wear consistent with age.

Pair the dark wood tones with neutral wall colours, mix in contemporary ceramic accessories alongside books, and ensure adequate interior lighting to highlight collections and balance the heavy visual weight.

Maintain stable room humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth, and occasionally nourish the timber using traditional beeswax polish.
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